Summer Vacation Scheme Participant Review
at Latham & Watkins
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2024
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
On each day we typically had 2-3 sessions in which different teams shared information about their practice area and what you could expect as a trainee. We were also set a research task based on the team we were sat in each week, which we received feedback on from our supervisor. There were also a variety of socials and networking events.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really valuable to gain a practical insight into what a role in different parts of the firm might involve. The sessions included both information and case studies, which were helpful to put some of these skills into practice.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed my time management and organisational skills, and also my technical legal knowledge through the research task. The scheme was also great for increasing my understanding of the firm’s practice areas.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
There was a friendly and relaxed culture throughout the firm, and a big emphasis on mentorship opportunities.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the insight although it was quite tiring.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Latham & Watkins
5/5
Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Latham & Watkins
Ask lots of questions, and don’t worry about your level of prior knowledge before the scheme as the more important thing is your interest and attitude.
